Each July, the sultry city of New Orleans gets even hotter when thousands of bar professionals, spirits professionals, and drinking enthusiasts gather for Tales of the Cocktail. Part industry convention, part open bar, the event started in 2003, as a celebration of New Orleans drinking culture. Over a decade later,TOTC…
South Beach is known for its over the top party scene and pristine beaches, but step through the doors of the Setai Hotel and you’ll find a world of elegant coolness. The bar has always served up creative and classy cocktails, but, with the help of master mixologist Philip Khanderish…
This week, Toscana Divino, launched a brand new happy hour with drinks from new bar manager Douglas da Cruz (previously of Oak Tavern and Shikany) and bites from recently promoted chef Billy Devlin. The Italian eatery in the heart of Mary Brickell Village parted ways with executive chef Julian Baker a few…
If your plans for the weekend have fallen through and you feel like all hope is lost, fear not. You simply need to head to Bradenton for what promises to be one unforgettable birthday party. Yes, Bradenton. That’s where Peruvian chef-cum-brewer houses his Peruvian brewery, Darwin Brewing Company, and this…
The Broken Shaker has officially opened the doors to its new Chicago home. The bar, located at the Freehand Chicago at 19 E. Ohio St. in the city’s River North neighborhood, combines the bar’s Miami vibe with a bit of Chicago cool. The property itself is steeped in history. Designed by architect Ralph…
Driving past the intersection of Biscayne Boulevard and 54th Street, you might not be inclined to stop unless you needed gas. But for the past three years, Miami’s hardcore beer, wine, and even sake lovers have been pulling into Biscayne Gas not for the fossil fuels, but for the more…
If you’ve ever been to Southern Italy you know that a good dinner must end with limoncello. This liqueur is made from freakishly large and sweet lemons that grow abundantly in the Sorrentine Peninsula and on the Amalfi coast. Tourists flock to seaside towns like Positano and Amalfi to purchase…
The newly opened 1 Hotel South Beach may have had some setbacks, but the finished product is a stunner. The revamped resort, which had many previous lives, including the Rooney Plaza, the Perry and the Gansevoort, is a tranquil stunner filled with bromeliads, white fur rugs, and sunwashed woods. A…
For years, New York, Chicago, New Orleans, and San Francisco were the capitals of the cocktail scene. While people were discovering the joy of a good Aviation or a perfect Manhattan, Miamians were making do with frozen concoctions served out of machines and Red Bulls and vodka. Then, a few…
It was back in October 2013 that Alchemy & Science’s Alan Newman and Stacy Steinmetz finally confirmed that Concrete Beach Brewery would open in Wynwood, with a projected opening date of early 2014. Now, nearly two years later, the brewery is up and running and Concrete Beach’s much-anticipated Social Hall…
With a Miami summer fast approaching, one of the only things to look forward to is a plethora of good, local beer on the horizon and Jonathan Wakefield is one busy brewer. The owner of J. Wakefield Brewing Company has just returned from New Belgium Brewing Company’s Headquarters in Fort…
This past weekend, Zoo Miami got just a little more interesting with Brew at the Zoo. Miami New Times’ annual celebration of suds was bigger and better than ever, with thousands of people enjoying beer from some of the world’s best breweries, good food, and world-class music. What made this…
The sixth-annual Miami New Times’ Brew at the Zoo (BATZ) will take over Zoo Miami Saturday, May 9, and this year promises to be wilder than ever. Miami has really embraced the craft beer scene, and so has Brew at the Zoo, with more craft breweries, food, and music. From…
Zane Lamprey may have the coolest job in the world. As host of National Geographic’s Chug and Spike’s Three Sheets, the actor/writer/professional booze hound travels the world’s bars. All those distillery tours, cocktails, and talks with bartenders rubbed off on Lamprey, because the television host has graduated from drinking rum…
Concrete Beach Brewery is finally getting some forward steam. The 11,000 square foot facility in Wynwood has begun brewing their beers, and will be available on tap in Miami restaurants any day now. In addition, the brewery’s tapproom is on target to open this summer. With live entertainment, beer education…
Many people think Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day. It’s actually a day to commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In any event, it’s a source of Mexican pride. And how do we show pride? By drinking copious amounts…
There’s a new spirit in town, and in case you’ve yet to try Afrohead rum, you can do so with a passport to the West Indies. From April 17 to M ay 19, Afrohead’s rum savant Toby Tyler wants you to do one thing and one thing only: respect your…
Miami Brewing Company, the city’s master of tropically-inspired, handcrafted brews, is now making its way to the West coast (of Florida, that is). The local beer maker, on-site at Schnebly Redland’s Winery, has signed a deal with J.J. Taylor Distributing. That means Miami Brewing Company’s varieties will be offered in J.J. Taylor’s…
Hey party peeps. Spring break in Cancun happens tonight! That’s right, the much anticipated Señor Frog’s opens tonight at 5 p.m. at 1450 Collins Ave., at the former Jerry’s Deli location. If you’ve been to Cancun on Spring Break, you already know about Senor Frog’s own brand of nuttiness that…
Do three breweries make a Brewer’s Row? Miami will find out when Concrete Beach Brewery finally opens its Social Hall in Wynwood, joining Wynwood Brewery and J. Wakefiled in Wynwood on a stretch of 24th Street. The 11,000 square foot brewery began brewing last week Right now, its producing the…
The sixth-annual Miami New Times’ Brew at the Zoo (BATZ) will take over Zoo Miami Saturday, May 9 from 8 – 11 p.m., and things keep getting bigger and better. In addition to the opportunity to sample over 100 imported, domestic, and local craft beers, there’s great live music by…
This weekend is huge! Big! Enormous! So large, in fact, that you’re going to have to clone yourself to take in all the events happening. From drinking rum to eating mud bugs and celebrating heritage pigs, you might want to take Monday off (which also happens to be 4/20 day). …
